FFA teams traveled to Indianapolis, Ind., this week to compete in the National FFA Career Development Event (CDE) for Dairy Cattle Evaluation and Management. On Wednesday, each participant took a writ

From hand-written 4x6 paper note cards and breeding wheels to cowside data entry and real-time performance alerts, dairy farm technology has come a long way

There is always something to be done on a farm, and the list may sometimes seem never-ending

Change doesn’t happen overnight, and what’s worthwhile isn’t always what’s easy. Big changes require big effort — and lots of planning

Golden Calf Company is excited to announce that its newest product the Colostrum Autofill Station 3.0 has been nominated for the Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce contest called Coolest Thing Made in...

Accurate close-up rations can be hard to navigate, make sure you have the right tools to do so

Hurricane-force winds and tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton last week flattened critical infrastructure on South Florida dairy farms, causing millions of dollars in damages and lost milk production

After several cows climbed out the front of our tie stalls, we were introduced to this method of utilizing a heavy-duty tie down strap looped around their stalls. This is a cost-effective idea that works

Dairy farms generate a lot of milk, of course, as well a great deal of manure and crops. Another thing dairy farms produce a lot of is data

CowManager is marking its 10th anniversary of helping U.S. dairy producers improve cow management with its unique ear sensors that measure ear temperature combined with behavior, resulting in accurate

Calf morbidity and mortality continue to be a challenge for dairy producers. A 2014 National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) survey found that calf mortality averaged around 8% while morbidity...

Working World Dairy Expo as a media professional is one of the best experiences

Our animals have their own personalities that can make them easier or harder to work with

Despite its availability, aspirin has never gone through the process of being approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in cattle

Cornell University’s Jessica McArt, D.V.M., presented, “Start ‘em right with tools to ensure fresh cow success.”

Kindness on social media can lead to productive conversations

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Pneumonia, or bovine respiratory disease (BRD), is one of the most common diseases dairy farms and calf ranches battle on a daily basis

With only two and a half months left in the year, many dairy producers are preparing to look at their year-end financials and make a gameplan for next year

Just like humans, cows also need B-vitamins to carry out metabolic processes